The Transformative Educational Experience Programme (TEEP) Travel… Discover… Imagine… Aspire…
Story behind TEEP…
Some of the members of the core team of The Economics Club Mumbai have been exposed to diverse cultures through international work and travel and have worked with academic networks in the UK, studied at leading UK universities, and presented research at the Developments in Economics Education (DEE) Conferences (UK). They have personally experienced the transformative potential of international travel, academic networking, and education and wished to use their networks and experiences for the benefit of students in India.
What started as an idea to organise annual international educational trips to inspire social sciences students, especially girls, to dream big and study at the best universities, went on to become a transformative experience offering immense learning potential. Thus, The Transformative Educational Experience Programme (TEEP) was born.
The Aim…
Through TEEP we aim to provide a transformative experience through international travel, exposure to global cultures and inspirational exchanges that facilitate the discovery of self and a whole new world of opportunities that ignite your imagination and plant aspirational dreams in your heart!
EXPECTED OUTCOMES:
Experiential learning through TEEP offers the following opportunities:
Visiting the Best Universities in the world
Skill Development: Build valuable life skills like Self and Time Management, Confidence, Communication, Initiative, Leadership, Interacting with Intent, Adaptability and Creativity and Professional skills like Becoming more Effective Educators, Networking and Research
Bringing Learning to Life: Visiting places of academic, historical, literary, cultural and political importance that you have only read about in your textbooks or watched on screen and listening to the stories associated with these places, brings learning to life
Exposure to Global Cultures: Visiting places of cultural importance, tasting local cuisines, conversations with local people give you an International Exposure, Expanded World View and urge to seek Global Connections!
Inspiring Memories for a lifetime: Inspirational and unforgettable experiences and opportunities to build new connections and friendships that transform you, boost your CV and motivate you to build networks, research and work towards your academic and life goals and to translate dreams into action.
TEEP includes:
o Purpose of the programme
o Detailed study of the Universities and departments that will be visited, the background and research interests of the academic and non-academic staff and students that participants will interact with
o Significance of the cities and places of historical, political, literary and cultural significance selected
o Expectations from participants including research to be carried out on universities and places to be visited, appropriate behaviour in a particular cultural context, nature of interaction with universities and opportunities therein, opportunities to display leadership and other skills
o Possible questions that could be asked during the interaction with universities
TEEP 2026: An Opportunity for Indian Students Looking Beyond the US/UK
Dates of International Travel (France and Italy): 11th May to 20th May 2026
The traditional US/UK study abroad path is shifting. Economic concerns, anti-immigration attitudes and visa volatility are driving Indian students to seek new horizons. Join The Economics Club Mumbai's Transformative Educational Experience Programme (TEEP) 2026 for an exclusive opportunity to explore #France and #Italy as premier destinations for academic excellence, cultural immersion, and practical advantages.
The traditional US/UK study abroad path is shifting. Economic concerns, anti-immigration attitudes and visa volatility are driving Indian students to seek new horizons. Join The Economics Club Mumbai's Transformative Educational Experience Programme (TEEP) 2026 for an exclusive opportunity to explore #France and #Italy as premier destinations for academic excellence, cultural immersion, and practical advantages.
The France & Italy Advantage for Indian Students:
EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES FIRST-HAND WITH TEEP 2026
Reading about these opportunities is one thing; experiencing them is another. Ready to see for yourself? Join TEEP 2026!
TEEP 2026 participants will:
Transformative Educational Experience Programme (TEEP) 2025
Dates of International Travel (England and Scotland): 11th May to 19th May 2025
UNIVERSITIES VISITED DURING TEEP 2025
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON (UCL) AND UCL DIVISION OF PSYCHOLOGY AND LANGUAGE SCIENCES
A visit to University College London (UCL) (ranked 9th in the world - QS World University Rankings 2025) and its Division of Psychology and Language Sciences (PALS) (ranked 6th in the world - QS World University Rankings 2025) offered TEEP participants a firsthand look at leading behavioural research. The visit highlighted how interdisciplinary research in psychology and neuroscience could address global social issues like public policy, journalism, and mental health.
Key Persons from the University who interacted with TEEP 2025 participants:
Sessions attended:
Experiencing Student Life:
Special thanks to Prof. Lasana Harris, Professor of Social Neuroscience, and Vice Dean for Global Engagement, Faculty of Brain Sciences (FBS), UCL and Dr. Arunima Sarin, for organising this visit.
INTERACTION WITH UNIVERSITY OF LONDON & LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE (LSE) AT SENATE HOUSE
A visit to the University of London (UoL), with a session held in the historic Senate House, offered a vital comparative perspective on higher education and insights into transnational education and academic governance. The session explored how UoL’s International Programmes democratise access to UK qualifications for 40,000 students worldwide, including many in India without migration, fostering a global academic community and enabling local social mobility. As a striking architectural landmark and the administrative centre of the University of London, Senate House serves as the backdrop for major academic ceremonies, Hollywood movies, and houses the vast University of London Library. Interacting with an academic from LSE, ranked 6th in the world for Social Science and Management, helped the participants to understand the teaching and learning process at LSE and envision career pathways in global finance, policy-making, and research, demonstrating how an LSE-directed curriculum provides a competitive edge in both the Indian and international job markets. It provided a unique opportunity to understand how LSE’s rigorous economics pedagogy is adapted for international contexts through the University of London (UoL) International Programmes, bridging the gap between local study in India and global academic standards.
Key Persons from the University who interacted with TEEP 2025 participants:
Sessions attended:
Walking Tour of the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) Campus at Holborn led by Shobhana Panikar, who studied Global Civil Society at LSE in 2009:
Walking tour of Bloomsbury Campus area:
KING'S BUSINESS SCHOOL, KING'S COLLEGE LONDON
The interactive sessions at King's Business School at King's College London, situated in the historic Bush House in central London, offered TEEP participants deep academic insights (Over 90% of its research rated as 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework). As a triple-accredited institution (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA) and part of a university ranked 31st globally (QS 2026), the visit to King’s Business School and King’s College London, with its strong historical links with India—dating back to alumna Sarojini Naidu—combined with its current focus on global diversity, provided a crucial, culturally nuanced academic experience to explore entrepreneurship, public policy, and social inequalities for the teachers and students.
Key Persons from the University who interacted with TEEP 2025 participants:
Sessions attended:
Special Thanks to Martin Mathos, Palak Behl, International Officer at KCL and Debosmita Bhowmick, Senior International Student Advisor at Acumen, for their support in organising this interaction.
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL & THE ECONOMICS NETWORK
The University of Bristol, ranked 51st globally and 8th in the UK by the QS World University Rankings 2026, with its School of Psychological Sciences recognised for world-leading research into human cognition and behaviour, was the first UK institution to admit men and women equally. The School of Economics holds deep historic importance as the home of pioneers Alfred Marshall and Mary Paley Marshall, the university's first female lecturer. The meeting with The Economics Network—the largest academic organization dedicated to improving economics teaching in universities—provides TEEP teachers with direct access to cutting-edge pedagogical research and strategies. University of Bristol has recently announced the upcoming Mumbai Enterprise Campus, its first international campus, established in partnership with the Government of Maharashtra and India’s University Grants Commission (UGC).
Key Persons from the University who interacted with TEEP 2025 participants:
Special thanks to Prof. Jahir Islam and Natasha Kerven, School International Officer – Responsible for Global Partnerships and Student Recruitment at the School of Economics for organising this visit.
Sessions attended at Mary Pailey School of Economics:
Campus Walking Tour of the University of Bristol
Global Lounge, University of Bristol’s multicultural hub
Sessions attended at the School of Psychological Sciences
Discussing Pedagogical Innovation in a Meeting with The Economics Network
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH & MORAY HOUSE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION & SPORT
The interaction at Moray House School of Education and Sport allowed TEEP participants to engage with a premier institution ranked 1st in Scotland and among the world's best for education by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024. Set within the University of Edinburgh, a global top-30 powerhouse, these sessions provided Indian students and teachers with historic insights into a school that has shaped global teaching standards since the 19th century. Beyond the academic rigor, the experience was defined by the socio-cultural "Scottish warmth," vividly demonstrating how the University’s commitment to well-being is deeply integrated into the academic fabric to foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment. This academic immersion was complemented by an interaction with a research scholar from the university and a walking tour of the historic George Square main campus, where students and teachers explored the architectural heart of the University of Edinburgh, a site that has hosted intellectual giants since the Scottish Enlightenment.
Key Persons from the University who interacted with TEEP 2025 participants:
Sessions attended:
UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE
Guided Tour of Cambridge City and University of Cambridge: A walking tour of the University of Cambridge and its colleges offers participants a profound look at the physical architecture of intellectual power within the UK's elite educational system. The guided exploration, including iconic sites like the River Cam and the historic Peterhouse College Chapel, went beyond a simple sightseeing trip, serving as a direct immersion into centuries of academic tradition, social history, and the evolution of global intellectual leadership. Learning about famous graduates and University ceremonies illustrated how a unique institutional culture produces not just scholars, but figures who profoundly influence national and global socio-political landscapes.
PLACES OF HISTORICAL AND SOCIO-CULTURAL RELEVANCE VISITED DURING TEEP 2025
LONDON
BRISTOL
EDINBURGH
ALNWICK
ROTHERHAM
Transformative Educational Experience Programme (TEEP) 2023
Dates: 16th May 2023 to 25th May 2023
UNIVERSITIES VISITED - INTERACTIONS AND EXPERIENCES:
UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE:
GIRTON COLLEGE
(Institution that pioneered women’s participation in higher education in UK)
CAMBRIDGE JUDGE BUSINESS SCHOOL
University of Cambridge Admissions Office
UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
UNIVERSITY OF LONDON (UoL)
Interaction with students at SOAS - Monica (M.A. Social Anthropology) and Khadija (B.Sc. Accounting & Finance) on ‘Studying at SOAS and student life’
M.A. Social Anthropology student, Monica addressing students at the Wolfson Lecture Theatre during Campus Tour
Student Recruitment & Admissions TeamDepartment of Economics
Department of Anthropology and Sociology
Department of Politics and International Studies
Experiencing Student Life
London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
University of London – International Programmes
Experiencing Student life in London
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Moray House School of Education and Sport (MHSES)
M.Sc. Education and M.Sc. Education: Child and Adolescent Psychology Pathway
Experiencing Student Life
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Experiencing Student Life - Campus Tour
External Relations Team
School of Culture and Creative Arts
MSc Media Management
GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY (GCU)
School of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment (SCEBE)
School of Health and Life Sciences (SHLS)
INTERACTION WITH CURRENT STUDENT OF UCL SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT AND ALUM OF UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX
- o Shradha Bhat, Current student of UCL School of Management (M.Sc. Management)
- o Mrunal Karnik, Alumna of University of Sussex (M.Sc. Marketing and Consumer Psychology)
Visits to historical, political, literary landmarks and cultural experiences in England:
Visits to historical, political, literary landmarks and cultural experiences in Scotland:
Transformative Educational Experience Programme (TEEP) 2022
Dates:7th June 2022 to 16th June 2022
TEEP 2022 offered students and teachers from Mumbai an exceptional opportunity to be enchanted by the mesmerizing beauty of nature in Western Europe, appreciate diverse cultures, and interact with some of the best minds in the world!
UNIVERSITIES VISITED - INTERACTIONS AND EXPERIENCES:
Belgium
- KU Leuven
- Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences
- Introduction of English-taught programmes by Professor of Psychology, Dr. Tom Beckers, responsible for International Policy
- Studying at KU Leuven: Interaction with Vera Wolfs, Policy Advisor – Educational Policy Advisor
- Interaction with Ph.D. researcher who was also a Master student in the Master of Educational Studies
- Interaction with current Psychology Master’s student, Sonal Somani
- Faculty of Economics and Business
- Introduction to the Faculty of Economics and Business, campuses and courses
- Faculty of Economics and Business and Details of programmes: Presentation by Vice-Dean International Affairs, Prof. Peter Teirlinck
- Campus Tour by Loes Diricks (International Office)
- University of Ghent
- Department of Languages and Cultures – Faculty of Arts and Philosophy
- ‘Study Opportunities at the Department of Languages and Cultures’:Presentation by Prof. Tine Vekemans and Prof. Eva De Clercq
Germany
- Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz (JGU Mainz)
- Gutenberg School of Management and Economics, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
- ‘M.Sc. International Economics and Public Policy’ and ‘M.Sc. Quantitative Decision Making in Economics and Management’: Presentation by Dr. Philip Harms, Chair of International Economics
- Interaction with current student and TEEP 2018 Alum: Shreya Modak
- Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
- Campus tour organised by Students’ Union
- Sharing of student experiences: Interaction with current students, Anushree Doshi (M.Sc. Economics student) and Paul Zeller (Bachelor’s Degree in Economics)
- Technical University Munich (TUM)
- Sharing of student experiences: Interaction with Nitesh Anand, Policy Consultant and Research Fellow, M.Sc Politics and Technology student, TUM School of Governance
- University of Heidelberg
- South Asia Institute (SAI) and Centre for Asian and Transcultural Studies
- Department of Political Science, South Asia Institute
- Welcome Address: by Prof. Rahul Mukherji, Head of Department of Political Science and Executive Director of South Asia Institute
- Presentation of Study Opportunities, Heidelberg University:by Mrs. Ulrike Riedling (Advisory and Support Services for International Students and Scholars), from International Office, Heidelberg University
- Interaction with Dr. Lars Stöwesand, Contact Person for Subject-specific counselling Development, Environment, Societies, and History of South Asia
(Lecture held at Centre for Asian and Transcultural Studies - CATS)
Switzerland
- Swiss Education Group
- Swiss Hotel Management School, Montreux and Hotel Institute Montreux
- Presentation on Study Opportunities at the Swiss Education Group Institutes
Visits to historical, political, literary landmarks and cultural experiences in Belgium:
- Brussels: City tour including Grand Place, European Parliament
- Ghent: Ghent Market Hall, City tour including Harbour
- Leuven: City Tour including Grote Markt, Old Market Square, Town Hall
- Bruges, Venice of the North: City tour including historic centre, the Markt and Burg Square
Visits to historical, political, literary landmarks and cultural experiences in Germany:
- Cologne: City Tour and Farina Fragrance Museum Cologne
- Heidelberg: City tour including Old Town, Heidelberg Funicular Railway Experience, River Cruise
- Mannheim: City Walk
- Munich: City tour, Dachau Concentration Camp Munich, BMW Plant and Museum
- Experiencing local culture: Unique Bavarian Experience - Hofbräuhaus (Legendary beer hall and the centre of public and political life in Munich, regular customers included famous names such as Mozart and Lenin)
Visits to historical, political, literary landmarks and cultural experiences in Switzerland:
- Mount Titlis: Revolving Cable Car Journey to Mount Titlis, followed by Ice Flyer Experience
- Montreux: City Walk
- Geneva: City Walk
Transformative Educational Experience Programme (TEEP) 2019
Dates: May 2019
TEEP 2019 wished to explore places which have immense historical and cultural significance and excellent educational institutions, but are not on the list of popular education destinations for Indians. That is how the idea of the Mediterranean visit was conceived by selecting places where western philosophy and renaissance was born.
UNIVERSITIES VISITED - INTERACTIONS AND EXPERIENCES:
Italy
- The University of Milan
- Faculty of Political, Economic and Social Sciences (SPES)
- Programmes available in English and General Information on University of Milan:Presentation by Dr. Massimiliano Bratti, Professor of Economics, Department of Economics, Management and Quantitative Methods (DEMM) and other Faculty and Administrative Staff at University of Milan
- Campus Tour: Tour of Ca’ Granda, University of Milan’s Historical Main Building by Anna Balgera, International programmes – International Mobility and Promotion Office
- Bocconi University
- ‘Studying at Bocconi University’:Presentation by the Paolo Cancelli, Director, Student Affairs Division
- Sharing of student experiences:Interaction with Indian students studying at Bocconi University
- Campus Tour by students studying at Bocconi University
- University of Bologna
- Guided Tour of Museo di Palazzo Poggi:16th century palazzo, that recreates the laboratories and collections belonging to the Institute of Sciences and Arts
- Lecture on ‘Studying at University of Bologna’ by Ph.D. researcher, Economics Department
- Sharing of Student Experiences:Interaction with Vinayak Chuni, Ph.D. researcher, Department of Statistics
- Campus tour by Vinayak Chuni, Ph.D. researcher
- John Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS Europe)
- ‘Applying to and Studying at SAIS Europe’:Presentation by Daniela Coleman, Director of Admissions and Recruitment and International Higher Education Expert
- Istituto Marangoni, a School of Fashion and Design
Transformative Educational Experience Programme (TEEP) 2018
Dates: May 2018
UNIVERSITIES VISITED - INTERACTIONS AND EXPERIENCES:
United Kingdom
- University of Oxford
- ‘Studying at University of Oxford’:Presentation by Dr. Alex Pryce, Head of Student Recruitment, University Admissions Department and Researcher in Literature at University of Oxford
- Campus Tourby Dr Alex Pryce
- University of Cambridge
- Jesus College
- Welcome by Timur Kesdogan, Masters’ student and President of the Malthus Society at Jesus College
- Campus tour and Presentation on a research paper on ‘Economics of Corruption’ by Professor Toke Aidt, Director of Studies in Economics, Jesus College; Reader in Economics; Director, Keynes Fund; University of Cambridge
- Cambridge Judge Business School
- Discussion on ‘Applying to and Studying at Cambridge Judge Business School’ by Dr. Jochen Runde, Professor of Economics & Organisation, Dean of Faculty, Cambridge Judge Business School; Director of Studies in Management at Girton College and Murray Edwards College
- SOAS University of London
- ‘Studying Economics at SOAS’:Presentation by Dr. Satoshi Miyamura, Senior Lecturer and Learning & Teaching Co-ordinator, Department of Economics
- Interaction on ‘Applying to and Studying at SOAS’ with Mark Coddington, International Office, Student Recruitment & Admissions
- Sharing of Student Experiences:Interaction with Thomas van der Molen, Ph.D. researcher at SOAS,
- Walk around Bloomsbury on a bright, sunny day and photo stop at buildings of University College London (UCL), UCL – Institute of Education (IOE), School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), Birbeck and Senate House.
- Sharing of experiences as a Masters and then Ph.D. student at SOAS
- Experiencing student life:
- Campus Tour including Paul Webley Wing at Senate House
- Experiencing the famous free Hare Krishna lunch
- London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
- Lecture on ‘Studying Economics at LSE in the UK and LSE led programmes across the world’ by Dr. James Abdey, Associate Professorial Lecturer, Department of Statistics, LSE; Associate Academic Director, LSE - UoL International Programmes
- Walk to LSE from Senate House
- University of London – International Programmes Division
- Lecture at Senate House on ‘Studying in the UK and University of London International Programmes’ Dr. Lynne Roberts, Director, International Foundation Programme, University of London and Former Head of Learning and Teaching, International Programmes, LSE
- Motivational Talk at Senate House by Dr. Mary Stiasny, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, International Programmes, University of London
- Discussion on ‘University of London, its member institutions, worldwide degrees and International Programmes’ by Mr. Chris New, Deputy Head, International Foundation Programme, University of London and Mr. Chris Jenny, Admissions Officer and Head of International Liaison, University of London International
(Lectures at Senate House, Administrative centre of the University of London)
France
- Sciences Po
- Sciences Po – School of Management and Innovation
- ‘Studying at Sciences Po School of Management and Innovation’ Lecture by Dr. Olivier Guillet, Executive Director
- Sharing of student experiences:Interaction with two Indian students, including Sharan Banerjee, Mater’s in International Economic Policy, Paris School of International Affairs, Sciences Po, soon to start Ph.D. at Cornell University
Visits to historical, political, literary landmarks and cultural experiences in United Kingdom:
- Oxford: City tour
- Cambridge: City tour
- London:Greenwich Prime Meridian, Business District in Canary Wharf, Oxford Street, Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, Natural History Museum, Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, London Eye, Thames South Bank, London Tower Bridge
- Stratford-upon-Avon: Visit to Shakespeare’s Birthplace Museum
Visits to historical, political, literary landmarks and cultural experiences in France:
- Paris: City tour including Eiffel tower and Seine River
Visits to historical, political, literary landmarks and cultural experiences in Netherlands:
- Amsterdam:
- City tour
- Anne Frank Museum
- Windmills Tour
- Cheese and Clog making Factory
- Exploring local culture:
- Experiencing life in Amsterdam through Cycle tour
- Exploring local cuisine
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